You might not have to trek to Florida to catch these rides anymore… Universal Studio has confirmed plans to open a massive theme park here in the UK and there are some big rides Brits will be hoping to see. On Tuesday, Universal Destinations and Experiences announced it was “exploring” the idea of building a theme […]

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It’s one of the first courses of its kind in the country The University of Exeter is going to offer a Masters degree in magic soon. In 2024, students will be able to take an MA in Magic and Occult Science at the university. The “innovative” one-year course has been created following a “recent surge […]

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EastEnders has been cancelled tonight and will not be airing in its usual slot of 19:30 on BBC One. The BBC soap always has a big storyline which climaxes on December 25, making it a staple of Christmas TV viewing. But with less than a week to go until the big day, no EastEnders will […]

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‘Welcome to Karen’s Hotel – possibly the worst hotel stay you’ll ever encounter’ Karen’s Diner has opened its first ever hotel, offering round-the-clock rudeness for guests. Karen’s Diner has gathered worldwide fame for its unique customer experience. The chain is famous for deliberately providing awful customer service. Staff at the diner are instructed to be […]

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‘The smell of the meat you cook makes us feel sick’ A vegan has issued a ‘last warning’ to their neighbour because of a dispute over a barbecue and the smell of cooking meat. The conflict started when the vegan, who lives near Perth, Australia, sent a letter to her neighbour, Kylie, labelled: “IMPORTANT MESSAGE” […]

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‘Great to see Sully again!’ Top Boy fans have been left thrilled after spotting ‘Sully’ in the trailer for Netflix’s new dystopian drama. After the series came to an end earlier this year, fans were buzzing to see Kano – who plays Sully in Top Boy – appear in the trailer for upcoming London-based drama, […]

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‘It’s the ugliest fence in the world!’ Neighbour politics and relations can be a delicate balancing act. But one woman doesn’t seem to be too concerned by what her neighbours think, after she went ahead and put up a 100 foot fence around her front garden – all for her dog. Cindy Copley’s beloved Cocker […]

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Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling point Yellowstone national park is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world. The area is perhaps best known for its hot springs and geysers, but whilst spectacular, they can also prove to be very dangerous. Yellowstone sits above one of the largest […]

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Your Clubcard points can now get you money off pints BrewDog has launched a partnership with Tesco which means customers can get money off food and drink – and even free pints – with their Clubcard. Clubcard points that you earn from shopping at Tesco can get you money off all sorts of things, but […]

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Jobs wanted to break the trend of candidates giving prepared answers Steve Jobs apparently had a ‘beer test’ that he would use during interviews for potential new employees. Going slightly against the idea that job interviews should be pretty formal affairs, the late Apple CEO wanted to buck the trend of people turning up to […]

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A ‘trailer’ for a Harry Potter film set in 2024 has been released, showing Dumbledore and an adult Harry. There hasn’t been a Potter film since the release of The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011, but that hasn’t stopped the Wizarding World expanding. And this year, we had the announcement that HBO are […]

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‘It was great seducing someone with your mind’ Angelina Jolie has said the “best sex” she ever has was with her co-star Denzel Washington. Jolie appeared alongside Washington in the 1999 thriller, The Bone Collector. In the film, she plays the role of Amelia Donaghy, a cop who becomes romantically involved with forensics expert Lincoln […]

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The perfect cure for winter blues As winter looms into view, you may be looking for a last-minute getaway to soak up some sunshine away from the dark nights and chilly mornings. But with the barren land of January on the horizon, you probably don’t want to break the bank with a long-haul flight to […]

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It wasn’t long before things took a turn A restaurant has resorted to taking legal action after a diner left a $3,000 tip – which he later decided to try and take back. In June last year, Mariana Lambert, a waitress at Alfredo’s Cafe in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was left amazed after diner Eric Smith left […]

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‘I haven’t seen the cheques in years’ A man who had a fleeting but memorable role in Titanic as a child has revealed that he still gets paid for his appearance, but hasn’t cashed in any of the cheques recently because of a change of address. When Reece Thompson was five-years-old he played the role […]

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‘If you watch someone you love having a bad death, that memory obliterates all the happy times’ Esther Rantzen has revealed she has joined the Dignitas assisted dying clinic in Switzerland. The 83-year-old was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer almost a year ago, and is currently undergoing a “miracle” treatment for the illness. But […]

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Her sister has provided an update on the singer’s health Celine Dion no longer has “control over her muscles” as she continues her battle with rare neurological disease, stiff-person syndrome (SPS). Last December, the Canadian singer revealed she had been diagnosed with the condition, which causes her muscles to tense uncontrollably as the body attacks […]

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Marvel Studios have fired him Jonathan Majors has been convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and could now face up to a year in prison. A jury found on Monday that the Emmy-nominated actor attacked and harassed British choreographer Grace Jabbari during an altercation in March. The attack had left Jabbari, who was his girlfriend at […]

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‘I works wonders for me’ A mum has revealed she puts her kids to bed wearing next day’s clothes so that there’s less hassle the next morning. Australian TV star Lisa Lamond said she dresses her two daughters – Arabella, 3, and Ruby, 2 – in fresh clothing for the following day because she doesn’t […]

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A complete ban on owning XL bullies comes into force on February 1 Thousands of XL bully owners have been given exemptions from the upcoming ban on the breed, meaning they won’t have to put their dogs down. In October, XL bullies officially became a banned breed after the government brought in legislation following a number of attacks. […]

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A fair few people without kids will probably tune in for these as well… Hollywood stars Jason Momoa and Tom Hardy will both be reading CBeebies Bedtime Stories this Christmas. The Aquaman star will be reading children’s book Tiddler, written by Julia Donaldson, on Friday evening (December 22) as part of a star-studded lineup this […]

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It’s with the aim of ‘preserving the eye’ Katie Piper has shared an update with her followers after revealing that she has had her eye sewn shut for an entire year. Last month, Piper explained she had undergone surgery on her left eye, in the latest stage of her recovery from a horrific acid attack […]

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It’s as authorities clamp down on ‘grime crime’ A woman in East London has been fined a hefty £1,500 after flicking a cigarette on the ground from her car window. The fine is part of a clampdown from councils and authorities across the country on so-called ‘grime crime.’ Enforcement officers for Barking and Dagenham Council […]

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He said there is ‘real happiness to be had’ by working in kitchens Jamie Oliver has voiced his bemusement at the fact young people don’t want to work in kitchens at pubs and restaurants. The 47-year-old said he believes “British kids and young people don’t want to work in kitchens” these days while reflecting on […]

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The cave is also serves as a memorial to him A dad who experienced the “worst death imaginable” is still entombed in the cave more than a decade later. John Edward Jones lost his life in 2009 at the age of just 26 after he became stuck in Nutty Putty Cave, about 55 miles from […]

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‘£1k for £20 worth of Prime’ A dad has admitted to spending £1,000 on caseloads of Prime energy drink to gift to his sons for Christmas. Prime was created by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul and has become one of the most sort after drinks in the country. Demand for the drink has been fuelled […]

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It could be the only true likeness of London’s most notorious serial killer The ‘face of Jack the Ripper’ has been discovered after police went searching through a collection of old stuff. One of the most notorious serial killers in British history, Jack the Ripper terrorised the streets of London in 1888. He is known […]

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Beautiful After being contacted at three in the morning by his employer, an employee quit with just three simple words in the most spectacular fashion. If you haven’t worked in a dead-end job and fantasised about leaving in a grand display, consider us envious. Job quitting stories are always incredible because in some way, we […]

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‘This is a reason some mother-in-laws aren’t welcomed around’ A grandma sparked outrage online after buying matching Christmas pyjamas for all of her grandkids – except her son’s step-child. A picture of the woman’s six grandchildren went viral last year, showing them all sitting cross-legged in front of the Christmas tree. Five of them are […]

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Dozens of pubs are taking part in the scheme A pub firm is offering free Christmas dinners to people who are set to spend Christmas Day alone this year. Dorset-based brewery Hall & Woodhouse will be dishing up more than 300 three-course meals at 50 of its pubs across the south of England as part […]

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‘That’s going to go viral now’ Suella Braverman was tricked into accepting the 2023 ‘D**k of the Year Award’ in an embarrassing prank. The former Home Secretary was given the unwanted crown by viewers of The Last Leg, the Channel 4 comedy programme hosted by Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker. Every year since […]

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Alex Batty had spent the last couple of years staying with the family at their farm A French couple who had been looking after missing teen Alex Batty in recent years have said he became “part of the family.” On Thursday, French authorities said that a teenager answering to the name of Alex Batty, from […]

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‘What happened tonight was magical – it is life changing’ A boss decided to surprise his 200 workers with an $10 million (£8 million) Christmas bonus. Staff at US real estate company St John Properties were enjoying their festive dinner party when they were given a red envelope which contained the massive bonus. Working out […]

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The Satanic Temple argues it only opens clubs at school where other religious clubs exist Parents at in school in Tennessee have reacted with fury after finding out that an after-school Satan club has been set up. The After School Satan Club (ASSC) wants to set up a branch at Chimneyrock elementary school in the […]

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‘You can’t make movies like that anymore – too many people would come after you’ Joe Rogan has claimed there hasn’t been a good comedy movie made since The Hangover and Superbad. Speaking to his guest on the episode, Derek from ‘More Plates, More Dates’, the pair watched a clip from cartoon comedy South Park. […]

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He’s been described as the ‘undoubted father’ of Emmerdale Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell, who played Zak Dingle on the soap, has died aged 77. He died “peacefully with his loved ones around him”, his family said. In a statement, they said: “He was making us laugh to the end. “The most amazing father and grandfather […]

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The Pogues are no longer the favourites for Christmas number one Shane MacGowan and The Pogues look they’re going to be pipped at the post in the race for this year’s Christmas number one – thanks to a group of TikTok stars. Despite being one of the nation’s most-loved festive tunes, The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of […]

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A delivery driver who found teen Alex Batty after he had been missing for six years has recalled the first conversation the Brit. On Thursday, French authorities said that a 17-year-old answering to the name of Alex Batty, from Oldham, had handed himself at a police station near Toulouse. The boy had gone missing in Spain back […]

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Christmas has come early Three Grand Theft Auto Games are available to play on Netflix on your mobile at no extra cost. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition now available to play through the streaming platform. The trilogy is made up of GTA III, GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas. To […]

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His grandmother has said she is ‘thrilled’ after he contacted her on social media The family of a British boy who went missing in Spain six years ago have spoken out after he was found alive and well in France. On Thursday, French authorities said that a teenager answering to the name of Alex Batty, […]

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Spoiler warning Leave the World behind viewers reckon they’ve worked out why there are no subtitles for one particular scene in the Netflix film. The acclaimed 2020 apocalyptic novel by Rumaan Alam has been turned into a film for Netflix and was released on the platform earlier this month. The movie and features an ace […]

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Perfectly timed to keep you entertained this festive season Sony is adding several games to PlayStation Plus in its latest update, giving gamers some great value for money. For the monthly subscription of £6.99 for PlayStation Plus essential (or £13.49 for Premium), around £322 worth of games will be added to the library from December […]

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A boy from Oldham who went missing in Spain in 2017 has been found in France, French authorities say. The 17-year-old, answering to the name of Alex Batty, was found in the town of Revel east of Toulouse early on Wednesday morning, the BBC reports. When he was 11-years-old, Alex went missing whilst on holiday […]

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Axel Foley is back Netflix has released the first trailer for Beverly Hills Cop 4. Four decades after the first film was released, Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The fourth installment in the franchise will also see Judge Reinhold return as Billy Rosewood, Paul Reiser as Jeffrey […]

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People are raving over a travel destination being dubbed the ‘new Dubai’ which can cost as little as £86 to fly to. You’ll have seen countless snaps on Instagram of Dubai. For many, the United Arab Emirates city is oa bucket list holiday destination, and there’s a reason so many influencers decide to head there. […]

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Brought to you in partnership with King C. Gillette December is underway, which means you probably should have at least started thinking about what gifts you’re going to get your nearest and dearest. The chances are you’ve got at least one friend or family member who’s sporting some facial hair. Whether it’s a full-faced beard, […]

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She’s just like us, guys Kim Kardashian has decided the best way to get into the Christmas spirit this year is to build a festive forest in her Los Angeles mansion. The 43-year-old reality star shared a clip of her home on Instagram on Monday, revealing that she had snow-dusted pine trees put up all […]

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The ‘Florida Joker’ has demanded Rockstar pay him an ‘extra $1 million’ after dyeing his hair purple like the Grand Theft Auto VI character he believes has been based on him. Lawrence Sullivan shot to internet fame in 2017 when he was arrested by Miami police and his mugshot went viral. Thanks to his tattoos […]

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Rise of the planet of the dolphins Scientists have discovered a dolphin that appears to have hooked thumbs on its flippers. Researchers from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute were conducting boat surveys off the coast of Greece when the spotted the animal on two occasions. Alexandros Frantzis, president of the research institute, said that despite […]

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